France v South Africa; Australia v New Zealand Both matches had their expected results, but not by the means expected. Results: France 40 South Africa 5 Australia 17 New Zealand 41 France v South Africa France secured the all-important bonus point with six tries, but their passage through this opening game was far from straightforward.
England v Fiji By the purest of flukes the first day of competition saw the red-hot favourites drawn against the rank outsiders. Normally, when top (ranked 1) meets bottom (ranked 21), you steel yourself for one-way traffic. It did come, but only after Fijiana showed how much they deserved to be appearing at this level.
World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont has hailed Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 as a “special and ground-breaking” event as New Zealand lifted the coveted trophy after a pulsating final, bringing down the curtain on a tournament that broke records on and off the field. More so than any other edition, Ireland 2017 has captured the
The Red Roses lost 32-41 to New Zealand in the Women’s Rugby World Cup final at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. Selica Winiata’s try after eight minutes gave the Black Ferns the lead but England were on the scoreboard through Emily Scarratt’s penalty. After Black Ferns flanker Sarah Goss was sent to the sin bin for
New Zealand are Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 champions. A thrilling final saw the Black Ferns beat England 41-32 in an eleven-try thriller in Belfast on Saturday evening. Earlier in the day, France beat USA 31-23 to claim the bronze medal at the Kingspan Stadium in front of a packed house. REVIEW OF #WRWC2017 FINALS
England Women head coach Simon Middleton has made one change to the starting 15 who will face New Zealand in Saturday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup final at Kingspan Stadium, kick-off 19.45, live ITV 1. Megan Jones, who scored the winning try on Tuesday’s semi-final victory over France, booking the Red Roses’ place in their fifth
Worcester Valkyries duo Lydia Thompson and Rochelle Clark helped England Women see off France 20-3 at the Kingspan Stadium, Belfast to book their place in the World Cup final. The Red Roses will now take on New Zealand on Saturday as they return to the Kingspan Stadium in their quest to win back-to-back World Cups
The Red Roses overcame France 20-3 to set up a Women’s Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand on Saturday. Emily Scarratt got the first points of the game with a penalty on the 17 minute mark before France wing Shannon Izar slotted from the tee to make it 3-3 at half-time. In a tight
England will meet New Zealand in the final of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017. The sides ensured their places in Saturday’s final after two enthralling semi-final clashes at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast, where New Zealand fought off a tough USA team, 45-12, and reigning champions England beat their French rivals, 20-3, in a classic
The pool stages are over, the semi-finalists are confirmed and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 has arrived in Belfast after Dublin delivered on all fronts. Records fell, new standards were set and friendships were made as fans, current and new, were treated to some breath-taking rugby. Three sell-out match days delivered drama and compelling action
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